I do not make or repair flutes - I only play them - and this video was exceptionally interesting to me. I was glued to the monitor for the duration of the video. Would love to see more videos like this (only if it's once a year or so).

Charlie's the man if he can't do it no one can

I can't believe what a nice guy Charlie is. he actually called me when I ordered my flute to make sure I was getting what I wanted. Thank you Charlie, JOE

I don't mind hearing you talk about what you are doing and why this and what happens etc etc. It's how one would learn, especially from one so experienced! I am making my first flute and I appreciate these videos for sure, it helps with ideas. I hope my first flute does well but I am starting fresh with no prior experience and very limited tools. But no matter how bad or good I do on this flute I will learn and I will still cherish it all the same. Half the way I learn best is by watching and listening, the other half is actually doing! Philámayaye! Thank you!

Chalk up a win for Blue Bear! I find repairing flutes and other instruments to be very rewarding as it allows you to use existing skillsets in a slightly different context, such as you encountered with the flute's holes being laid out in a non-traditional ratio, for example. As always, enjoyed the video, prattle or no, and look forward to the next.

I just made my first North American toubat style wooden flute. And… it works on an A Maj scale! I have made deerbone flutes but watching your videos were a tremendous help to me when learning how to make my first wooden flute. I live in Alberta, Western Canada and so i used Ash wood. Thank you for sharing your skill and wisdom 👍

سلام و عرض ادب و احترام دارم به شما مرد هنرمند و صاحب سبک زندگی به روش خودتان که این نشان دهنده هدف مند زندگی کردن شماست.من محسن مقدم هستم از تهران پایتخت ایران.من متاسفانه چون زبان انگلیسی متوجه نمیشوم سعی کردم با مترجم گوگل از کامنت ها بیشتر راجب شما بدانم.من اولین بار بود که ویدیویی در زمینه ساخت فلوت آمریکای شمالی میدیدم و از فردا چون عاشق کارهای چوبی هستم شروع به ساخت اولین فلوتم میشوم و نتیجه آن را خدمت استادم که شما هستید اعلام خواهم کرد.استاد دوباره از بابت تمام زحماتی که متحمل میشوید برای انتقال و اموزش دانش عظیم تان از شما کمال تشکر را دارم.سپاسگزارم و به امید شادی و سلامتی همه انسانها.آمین.❤❤❤❤❤

Sounds great! You made it sing! You're the MAN Charlie!👍

Thank you! Great video so much info. I just made my first few flutes I love it. You are a gem my brother.

A wonderful video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge Charlie! It's really great to watch your videos and to hear you talk about flutes and also your views on life!

Nice save there, brother really enjoyed it.

Thank you for your video. As usual very instructive. Watching you fixing this bad sounding flute, with your comments and thinking, all live in front of us, is a must to ser. But let me tell you something. You are "guilty" of my native american flute addiction now man ! I did my first branch flute following many of your vids, and a second flute for my niece is almost complete. For me, this activiy of both trying to make a flute, and then play it, calm my mind a lot, for that I thank you so much. Merci

I know you aren't trying to be funny, but your delivery of "it doesn't really matter" right here, got me laughing. 24:54

Definitely will have to buy your flute making book. I hope it has a section on drone flutes. I burned in the finger holes in my reed drone but it's just lacking something. It doesn't sound right. I may just get more reed and try again😅.

love your shirt! great video!!!

great video as usual, well done

Hi, I am from India.hear not much people are made this native American flute.the sound of these flute's are awesome.I want to learn both of things. First how to craft this instrument. And second how to play it. Can u guide me for this. This is humble request to you from me

You are a patient man! I would have called it kindling, made another.. you did it though ❤️👍Very interesting. Thank you

another great video thanks for sharing

Very interesting and informative 👍 love the video!

Great work Dude

this is great stuff to watch. Charlie, you are a true artist. its so nice to be shown how things happen in the shop.. I love my small back packer I still play daily .. so funny you made that little comment at how playing 6 hole flutes does something to your brain ....lol. and I just ordered a 5th drone... which technically has 6 holes... LOL. im sure you meant 6 holes per flute which disqualifies the 5th drone which is actually 3 holes on 2 flutes as a drone....right? LOL just kidding no worries.. im looking fwd to you working on my dream flute. thank you for being here.

I showed my buddy a 5 hole native American style flute I made and he asked what hole to keep closed 😆 😆 and don't sit while you play, only stand balanced on one foot

Thank you, if you can tell me where and at what distance to make the finger holes

How do you like your double barrel stove in the background there? I’m thinking of buying one of the kits but I wondered how well it would work I have a 40X60 pole barn shop

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